Great Job and thanks for your videos

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

Cheers dude :)

This might be the clearest, most concise guide I've seen yet on the Switch Lite PicoFly install. Underrated channel, I like your style. I have a kit sitting at home that I just ordered, and as soon as I find some free time I'll be trying my hand at installing it. Not expecting any trouble, thanks to fine videos like this one. I've got all the equipment I should need, so hopefully within a few days I'll have my Switch Lite modded.

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment. good luck with your install. Just take your time, plenty of flux. just make sure nothing is bridged :) Let me know how it goes please.

@tetsuo3k

2 ай бұрын

@@QTronics Take my time, hell, I took about four hours with it! Way more than I bargained for. TL;DR it works. The APU flex cable was a leisurely breeze to install. The toughest aspect of that job was taking off the heat shield - I wound up just using the same plastic spudger that came in my PicoFly kit, and I was surprised it worked so well after watching everybody else force those tiny retaining clips. The other flex cable, I tossed aside after a while. Even after installing it as well as I could, my PicoFly kept flashing out an error code of two short pulses. After that I figured it'd be easier to string up everything else manually using some enameled wire, and it probably would've been, if my digital microscope weren't so damn low res! So that's an upgrade I'll need to look into sooner or later. But I digress. The bulk of my time was spent soldering and then re-soldering magnet wire to test pads. It was maddening. For a hot minute there, I thought I killed my Switch Lite. Must have been some eMMC test pads got bridged after I discarded the second flex cable, once I cleared them up it came back to life (hopefully no damage done). And eventually, after considerable anguish and perseverance, I was greeted with the "No SD Card" screen! And I don't think I need to tell you, it felt glorious. After all that time, it felt a little bit like winning the lottery. Just buttoned it back up a few minutes ago, with some fresh, high performance jizzle to help cool the system. Next step is to find a big old microSD card.

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

@@tetsuo3k mate im so pleased for you :). Which flex did you have? The one like mine or the old one that mounts on the emmc sheild? Cus the old flex is crap. Yeah I have a video of me repairing and instinct oled install using wire it’s bloody hard isnt it. Im glad it’s worked out for you though, and my editor just messaged laughing at you using Jizzle hahahah.

@tetsuo3k

2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, it was one of the old style flex cables, with the fold-over bit. Total garbage, but that's luck of the draw for you. Fortunately I could roll with it.

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

I’ve done a couple of those. It all depends on how well the folded ribbon is made, some of them are cur so badly you cant mount them to the points.

That was cool. When is the Switch OLED video coming out? You mentioned doing Dreamcast mods, will you be doing any other 90s consoles?

@QTronics

4 ай бұрын

Switch Oled should be out a couple of weeks. My editor is being slow 🤣 I will be covering other 90’s consoles. I’ve got stuff planned for Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color and Wonderswan. As well as an Ultimate Game Boy Color.

Is only flux paste used in this project instead of solder? I read online that it contains an amount of solder. Great video!

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

I think you’re confusing it with Solder paste. Solder paste does have flux in it I think. I’m using flux and normal solder, im applying the solder to the iron, as we’re only soldering tiny things

"a nice jizzle" thumbs up.

any chance you have a link for this version of the PicoFly? all the ones that i'm seeing have the flex cable that you have to bend backwards unlike yours which seems to sit on top of everything nicely, and all of the links that you've posted ~3 months ago have now 404'd :(

@QTronics

20 күн бұрын

They seem to be harder to find. You're normally looking for kits that work on multiple versions : www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007272086847.html

Thank you

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

No probs :) hope it helped.

whats the latest/best chip? seeing so many differnt versions of hwfly, picofly, instinct. getting a bit confused as to which one to purchase for switch lite, v1/v2, oled.

@QTronics

27 күн бұрын

All the chips should be the same RP2040, it’s mainly the ribbons that are different. So look for the kind of ribbon you would like to solder.

I was trying to buy this chip, but I didnt notice until now that its a bit different. It looks like the v6 instinct chip, but its a picofly. Should be basically the same right? The only difference I see is that the cable goes over the ram, under the cpu cover and bends back up into the chip instead of coming out the top of the cpu sheild. Im probably just overthinking it, but worried i got a bunk chip since i cant find any video tutorials on that exact chip (i found instinct version videos that look the same, but no picofly).

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

Hi, yeah that’s the latest variant based on the. instinct v6s. Everything is the same, except like you said the cpu wire comes out over the ram. You normally have to cut the ram shield a bit. Sthetix has an instinct install :kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGh7mZuupcudqc4.htmlsi=EmMwlPvobXkh-t5b I’d follow the cpu part on that. As im sure the instinct has extra soldering points for the other part compared to the pico. Hope that helps

@jayjayhooksch1

2 ай бұрын

​@@QTronicsthanks for the videos and advice. I was able to install one of these today, with only a few hours of soldering experience under my belt (practiced by bridging some tiny connections on old Xbox controller boards). Couldn't have done it without this video though. No idea where to go from "No SD Card" though. Finding good info on the software side is more of a task than learning to solder it seems. I'm going to check your video list and see if you have anything on it because again, this video was super helpful.

What were the variables you were getting from before and after solder? I’m just nervous about doing this myself

@QTronics

5 күн бұрын

Which points?

Hello, trying to get some help On point B I accidentally soldered off the pad that's on the yellow ribbon for point B I managed to get it semi soldered I thought but, I'm getting 2 quick flashing lights as the error so it's still not connected properly Can I use jumper wire? Or do I need to buy a new ribbon.

@QTronics

22 күн бұрын

Have you checked to see if B has the right reading? Alternatively, you could just solder the B point from the Switch lite straight to the Picofly board using some wire.

What temperature do you usually use? I found hard to get the solder to stick to the board.

@QTronics

27 күн бұрын

Im normally using around 330-350c

Hey bud, amazing video. Earned a sub from me. Do you offer this as a service? I have no experience with soldering but would like to tinker with overclocking my SwitchLite. 😅

@QTronics

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub, Im not offering the service sorry. facebook.com/share/skzmu8T4b75vk2S6/?mibextid=K35XfP There are people on that face book group who do though.

hi where did you get chip from? all the ones I see look bit different

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006564967626.html these are harder to find now, due to the the NX v6s releasing as most chips now copy that, example: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006817016595.html

Parabéns pelo trabalho! Meu Switch está na versão 18.0.1. Eu posso instalar esse chip também? Ou esse chip não funciona se o console estiver atualizado?

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

Obrigado. O chip está funcionando no firmware mais recente. Boa sorte com sua instalação. Isso foi traduzido pelo Google, então espero que faça sentido. English: The chip works on the latest firmware (18.0.1)

@erickvivan

2 ай бұрын

@@QTronics sua resposta fez todo sentido. Muito obrigado pelo esclarecimento. Estava preocupado porque assisti a vídeos no KZread dizendo que alguns Chips dariam problema na versão mais recente. Deus o abençoe, e mais uma vez, parabéns pelo trabalho.

can you do a simple walk through of installing the software?

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

Sorry which software? rentry.org/SwitchHackingIsEasy

Where did you get the chip from? I can not find the same one you have

@QTronics

4 ай бұрын

a.aliexpress.com/_EHIKrR3 L and O universal version ( I have no affiliate with the link, install and purchase at your own risk) Thats the version I used, there are others where the wire position looks like the instinct v6s. So it comes from under the ram side of the heat shield. Good luck with the install.

@velozimen

4 ай бұрын

@@QTronicsDo you know a place where you can only get 1?

@QTronics

4 ай бұрын

You can get singles but they’re be the older way, so mounting the chip above the emmc. a.aliexpress.com/_EuUC2D7 There is another single instance, this seems to be a clone board of the Instinct v6s. a.aliexpress.com/_EjyAYKH Sthetix has a video on that kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGh7mZuupcudqc4.htmlsi=gqnXUJdRJlKK40ej Again I dont condone piracy and you install at your own risk. Im not affiliated with any of those links

@Bito.v

3 ай бұрын

@@QTronicsis this link just for the boards or does it include the new ribbon cable?(L and O version*)

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

if you click L and O version you get the new ribbon. You basically get in each pack the ribbons to do either a Switch Oled or a Switch lite. As the APU in the OLED, V2 and Lite is the same. It's only the other points that change. The second link I posted just to get a single chip it the old style, just so you are aware.

I have a question, will you get a no sd card screen even if your battery is dead?

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

If your battery is comply dead I don’t think so. I think it has to charge a bit.

what would be the step after installing the RP2040? is there any tutorial for these steps?

@QTronics

4 ай бұрын

It depends what you would be trying to do. The first thing I would do is get a back up of your nand. As i’ve mentioned im doing this purely for changing the clock speeds. I could look at doing a video on that. If you’re after anything related to running your own back ups the best im willing to offer is this link :rentry.org/SwitchHackingIsEasy. If you’re looking to back up your carts though and play them, the Mig Switch cart might be worth looking at. As after you installed the mod, you would be able to make your own personal back ups. Hope this helps?

@joel200070

4 ай бұрын

@@QTronics it really did ty for your time ❤❤

Flex cables that were actually made for the console and the mod chip ....now there's a novel idea .

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

Haha, tbh this one was actually nice to install. Not having to bend it back on its self like the old Lite ones , made it look neater too.

@matthewshafer9545

2 ай бұрын

@@QTronics or pull the emmc card out the device . Yeah this has gotten pretty streamlined . People will never quit bitching that their isnt a soft mod, but this is so much easier . The flex cables are totally worth the money now that the rp2040 has been revamped and had its gpio pins relabeled to actually coincide . Plus it fits so much better in the console . Much improved . I really like the orange cable ...its half the size of the one I used and not having to fold the cable to solder the 3v3 is obviously great but now you can actually see the solder point to the pad through the cable . Whoever made it see through is a genius .

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

yeah exactly, the transparency is a cracking idea. I much prefer the placement over the Ram too rather then the EMMC. Yeah lots of people moan about a softmod. TBH I've only been soldering since nov 23, So I can see why people want to avoid the soldering. However there are plenty of places out there that will mod a console for you, It's worth it at the end of the day.

@matthewshafer9545

2 ай бұрын

@@QTronics yep there are lots of places, but the issue has never been the inability to find someone capable of doing the work, the issue is they don't want to pay for it and it's easier to call someone else greedy than it is to admit that they are cheap .

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

That is very true. having done a number of these now, I can see why they cost so much to be modded. Lots of skill and risk involved.

what is the reason for the second solder point next to b

@QTronics

Ай бұрын

it will be a ground point, and also help secure the ribbon

do you not have to trim the heatshield to fit the chip? like on the og switch?

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

Hi, no you only need to cut the heat shield on V1 and V2. Just make sure you cover the mod chip in kapton tape so it doesn’t short on the heat shield .

@TheTechy2

Ай бұрын

@@QTronics cool thank you!

Is that flex new ? is there any benefit with this new flex ?

@QTronics

4 ай бұрын

Yeah it's a new flex. The main benefits are it allows you to move the Picofly board to sit over the RAM rather than the eMMC ( like how the oled installs). It also allows you to only need one APU ribbon cable for both the Oled and Switch lite, so if you're doing a few installs it means you can just order one lot of boards. I personally found when the picofly board sits on the eMMC it's too close to the APU shielding so the wire for the APU has to bend in a awkward way, this eliminates that.

@Linkref

Ай бұрын

@@QTronics hi thanks a lot, i bought those flex but it seems that the new lite flex is smaller than the port on the board... should we put the layer full left or full right ?

@QTronics

Ай бұрын

@@Linkref erm i’d message the seller as the cables should fit perfectly. The only option i would suggest from that is soldering wires from the ribbon. That is very strange :/

Do a tutorial for oled please

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

Here you go :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYNl1a6tgpfggtY.html

At which temperature is the soldering stick set to?

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

330c when using the fine tip. 350c when soldering the ground points on the cpu and dat0 I mostly sit at 330c on the switch though

@hipsterkatze

3 ай бұрын

@@QTronics I am waiting for my picofly to arrive and its my first time even soldering, not a good idea but I got myself into it as I always wanned to do such a project So thank you! I really appriciate it

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

Just take your time, there is no rush. Even if it takes you 2 days. Some advise I received, when soldering the cpu caps wait a for the solder to dry on each side before moving to the next.

@hipsterkatze

3 ай бұрын

@@QTronics How much does it ussually take up to dry?

@QTronics

3 ай бұрын

10 seconds, maybe less. You will see it harden

Is switch dual boot possible when using modchip?

@QTronics

7 күн бұрын

Yeah that’s what most people use it for.

@whoknow2932

7 күн бұрын

@@QTronics thank you

Looks pretty fucking easy lets do it

@QTronics

25 күн бұрын

It is, just need the right equipment and to take your time.

But this is a hwfly, not a picofly

@QTronics

2 ай бұрын

No this is a picofly. Look at the boot screen. It’s using a rp 2040